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# Installation

To install J2Commerce, you need J2Commerce archive downloaded or purchased from [click here](https://www.j2commerce.com/download).

## J2Commerce Versions

There are four plans available in J2Commerce shopping cart extension.

- Basic
- Standard
- Professional
- Developer

Have a look at the image below:

![Installation-planandproceed](https://docs.j2commerce.com/images/docs/v4/assets/payment2%20%281%29.webp)

**Basic** plan is free and gives you access to download J2Commerce Core version from

To install J2Commerce, you need J2Commerce archive downloaded or purchased from [click here](https://www.j2commerce.com/download).

Remaining are for-a-fee plans which gives access to J2Commerce PRO version. You can choose any of the four and get a copy of the extension.

## Installation

In your Joomla control panel side menu, go to System > Install > Extension, as illustrated below.

![Installation-extensionmanager](https://docs.j2commerce.com/images/docs/v4/assets/install%20%282%29.webp)

When you click here, you will be directed to the screen where you can select the downloaded/purchased packaged. See the image below:

![Installation-browse](https://docs.j2commerce.com/images/docs/v4/assets/extensions.webp)

As illustrated, select the package file and click ‘Upload and Install’.

J2Commerce is now installed and you will get this success message, as illustrated below.

![Installation-success-message](https://docs.j2commerce.com/images/docs/v4/assets/successful.webp)

Now go to the side menu > Components > J2Commerce, you will get the configuration screen as shown below: Enter the details for your online store and click save.

![Installation-storeconfiguration](https://docs.j2commerce.com/images/docs/v4/assets/congratulations.webp)

And here is the J2Commerce Dashboard.

![Installation-dashboard](https://docs.j2commerce.com/images/docs/v4/assets/J2Commerce%20dashboard.webp)

Now, you are powered with J2Commerce. Build your online store within minutes and happy selling!